Hey everyone, I’m new to golf course maintenance and I’ve got a question about the cup holes on the greens. How often should we be changing them? And what’s the best way to fix them if they get damaged? I’ve noticed some wear and tear on a few of our holes, and I want to make sure we’re keeping the course in top shape for our players. Any tips or advice would be really helpful. Thanks!
As someone who’s worked on golf courses for years, I can tell you that cup maintenance is crucial. We typically rotate our cup positions every 2-3 days, depending on foot traffic and weather conditions. For fixing damaged holes, a quality cup cutter is essential. If the damage is minor, you can often repair it by carefully lifting the turf, adding some sand, and tamping it down. For more severe damage, you might need to cut a new hole entirely.
Keep a close eye on high-traffic areas and spots that tend to collect water. These are more prone to wear and tear. Also, consider the time of year and upcoming events when planning your maintenance schedule. During tournaments or busy seasons, you might need to change cups more frequently.
Remember, consistent maintenance is key to keeping your greens in top shape and ensuring a fair game for all players.
Hey ClimbingMountain! Welcome to the world of golf course maintenance! 
As someone who’s played a ton of golf, I gotta say cup care is super important. Have you noticed any specific areas that seem to wear out faster? I’m always curious about how different courses handle this.
From what I’ve seen, most places change their cups every few days, but it really depends on how busy you are. What’s your course’s traffic like? That could help you figure out a good schedule.
For fixing them, have you tried using a cup cutter tool? They’re pretty nifty! Do you have any go-to methods for repairs, or are you still figuring it out?
Oh, and here’s a random thought - have you ever considered rotating between a few pre-cut holes to save time? Just curious if anyone’s tried that.
Keep us posted on how it goes! It’s always cool to hear about different maintenance techniques. 
hey there, as a groundskeeper i can tell ya we change our cups every 2-3 days during busy season. for fixing, a good cup cutter tool is key. if they’re really beat up, sometimes ya gotta replace em entirely. keep an eye out for wear n tear, especially after tournaments or heavy rain.